Mayor Tim Keller is set to deliver his sixth State of the City address today at a community event hosted at the Albuquerque BioPark Zoo. This free event aims to bring families together, provide insights into the city's priorities and initiatives, and offer a family picnic night at the zoo. Pre-registration is required due to limited space.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about city efforts in areas such as public safety, housing and homelessness solutions, and creating vibrant communal spaces. Mayor Keller’s speech will include stories from various Albuquerque residents, highlighting programs that are helping overcome current challenges and indicating positive future trends for the city. The theme for this year’s address is “a future worth fighting for,” emphasizing resilience amidst difficulties.
The schedule for the event is as follows:
- Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
- Gates Open: 5:45 p.m.
- Mayor's State of the City Address: 6:15 p.m.
- City Department Expo and Animal Habitat Viewing: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Location: ABQ BioPark Zoo, 903 10th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Event highlights include learning about Mayor Keller’s initiatives for Albuquerque’s future, meeting representatives from various city departments to discover their programs and resources, participating in interactive activities suitable for all ages, visiting zoo animal habitats, and enjoying live music. Free admission is available if attendees arrive before 6:30 p.m.
Participants are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating and can bring outside food and drinks (excluding glass bottles). Zoo concessions will be open with adult beverages available for purchase. Additionally, free One Albuquerque picnic blankets will be given to early attendees while supplies last.
Prohibited items at the event include glass bottles, outside alcoholic beverages (other than those purchased on-site), weapons, noisemakers, and large posters or signs.
